Tourism- English Idioms and Expressions Quiz

What does it mean to "put someone on a waiting list"?

• To give them immediate access

• To add them to a list of people waiting for a service

• To refuse their request

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

When can you say that an airline is "honoring a ticket"?

• When they refuse to accept it

• When they accept it

• When they cancel it

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If there are "quite a few" people waiting in line, how many people are there approximately?

• Only a couple

• Thousands

• Many; a fairly large number

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does it mean to "keep someone posted"?

• To ignore them

• To give someone outdated information

• To update someone; to give them the latest information

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If you decide to "give someone a piece of your mind," what are you planning to do?

• Share your thoughts and feelings with them honestly

• Keep your opinions to yourself

• Give them a present

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If someone says "no way," what are they expressing?

• Strong agreement

• Strong disagreement; no chance

• Uncertainty

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does it mean if a restaurant is "fully booked"?

• There's plenty of available tables

• There are no available tables; all seats are taken

• The restaurant is closed

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If someone says "for crying out loud" in frustration, what are they expressing?

• Happiness

• Surprise

• Annoyance or anger

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the idiom "don't hold your breath" mean?

• Stay underwater as long as possible

• Have high hopes

• Don't count on it; it's unlikely

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If you and a friend are both facing a challenging situation, you are:

• In different situations

• In the same boat

• On a different journey

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B